…products; assess the nutritional needs of Americans; sustain a competitive agricultural economy; enhance the natural resource base and the environment; and provide economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…more treatment resources in rural communities. The series will kick off with these four events in September with more to follow in the coming months: September 19 : Tolland, Connecticut…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Whipped Potatoes
…recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…farming community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purchase of a CalAgPlate helps to fund educational opportunities statewide which include agricultural workshops, farm tours and the State FFA Leadership Conference….
National Farm Safety Week
…the few industries in which family members often times work where they live. This puts them at much higher risk for fatal and non-fatal injuries in the workplace, compared to…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
…regular deadline for a new Farm Bill set for September of 2018. House Ag Committee ranking member Collin Peterson said it’s something that may have to happen. Peterson said if…
Soybean Planting in Brazil Arrives with Concerns
Credit: Alf Ribeiro / Shutterstock.com Soybean planting in Brazil starts on September 15, but the Agri Money Dot Com website said it’s starting this year under pressure from prices, tight…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
Credit: Maria Jeffs / Shutterstock.com Retail sales of tractors under 40 horsepower and between 40-100 horsepower rebounded in August. However, sales of larger tractors and combines continued their double-digit declines…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…USDA for Veterans, Reservists and Military Families Task Force is working to create models of how the diverse array of USDA programs can work together to help communities establish job…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Stock Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…the APHIS FOIA Reading Room at. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/enforcementactions During the month of August, APHIS filed administrative complaints alleging that the following persons violated the AWA or HPA: AWA Docket No. 16-0146;…
USDA Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Amend Horse Protection Regulations
…regulations with existing equestrian standards set forth by the U.S. Equestrian Federation. Interested parties may comment or view the public comments on this rule at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2011-0009. Official notice of this…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…to reduce their production costs. “The dairyman has been figuring out how to use some of the other many commodities because they’re cheaper and working that into their program,” said…
Optimizing Production a Nursery Focus
…because it’s not just genetics. It’s a system approach.” Slaughter said his company travels the world to see what methods growers in other countries are using, what’s working, and what’s…